Oconee Matters with The OE News

Oconee County Schools has released their Teachers of the Year. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com for all the latest Oconee County news! Use code SEPT24 for 20% off a one-year subscription during the month of September.

An Oconee County resident filed a lawsuit District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez for blocking his access to two Facebook pages connected to the DA. The municipalities of Bishop and Bogart are ushering in the fall with day-long celebrations this month.  Meet our farmer of the month, Jeremiah Peters. Subscribe online at ⁠ OconeeEnterprise.com⁠ Use code SEPT24 for 20% off a one-year subscription during t...

The Oconee County Board of Education voted to establish school resource officers in all 12 OCS schools. An Oconee Resident has filed suit to temporarily halt voter registration in Oconee County. Miriam Johnson has penned a memoir Subscribe online at ⁠ OconeeEnterprise.com⁠ Use code SEPT24 for 20% off a one-year subscription during the month of September.

North Oconee and Prince Avenue both won their football games by wide margins. Prince Avenue Volleyball is looking to bounce back from a weekend tournament where they went 1 and 3.  Subscribe online at ⁠ OconeeEnterprise.com⁠ Use code SEPT24 for 20% off a one-year subscription during the month of September.

Presbyterian Homes of Georgia is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Indoor Pickleball courts are coming to Oconee. Muddy Paws is opening a new location in Bogart. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com Use code SEPT24 for 20% off a one-year subscription during the month of September.

How are we coming together as a community to support our children? Georgia Crisis and Access Line: 1-800-715-4225. Advantage Behavioral Health Systems of Athens Crisis line: 1-800-715-4225. Visit 211.org or call 211 to be connected to local resources including mental health and counseling. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Meet Laura Elsner the Division of Child and Family Services County Director for Oconee, Greene and Morgan counties. Parenting columnist Nancy Hollett brings us ideas on how we can cope within our families during difficult times. Weather permitting, meet us at the farmer's market at Harris Shoals Park this Saturday. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com Use code SEPT24 at the bottom right of...

Oconee County Schools is considering entering into an agreement with the Oconee County Sheriff's Office to provide School Resource Officers. The Town of North High Shoals has been forced to roll back their millage rate. A kidnapper has been arrested. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

An OCHS cheerleader succeeds at the state level. North Oconee and Oconee won their games this week. Check in with ACAD volleyball and Oconee softball. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com and enter code SEPT24 for 20% off a one-year subscription in the month of September.

Downtown Watkinsville is now home to the Well Gift and Bookstore. A local swimmer was named Athlete of the Month by Piedmont. OCAF showcased more than 5,000 pieces of pottery. Subscribe at OconeeEnterprise.com Use code SEPT24 at the bottom of the page for 20% off a one year subscription in the month of September.

There are two upcoming opportunities for the community to celebrate the Constitution. A local Scoutmaster retires. Our Garden Column and our Good News Column have a similar theme. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com Use code SEPT24 at the bottom of the page for 20% a one year subscription.

We pause our regular programming to share three breaking news stories from around the region. Verified fundraisers: Firefighter Chris Eddy Apalachee High School Victims: Ricky Aspinwall Christian Angulo Mason Schermerhorn Cristina Irimie Taylor Jones General Fund We will update if others are announced.

Two men were charged with crimes. An Oconee woman saved a man's life. Take a look into our archives to learn about Oconee's past. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com Enter code SEPT24 at the bottom right for 20% off a one year subscription.

Westminster Christian is now 3-0. Oconee County dropped their third game to Morgan County. Prince Avenue lost a heartbreaker to Blessed Trinity. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com Enter promo code SEPT24 at the bottom of the page for 20% off a year subscription.

The USPS is proposing another change that will negatively effect Oconee County. The Commercial Bank turns 100 years old today. See the latest restaurant health scores. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

A special word for the caregivers in our community. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Meet Sarah Richards and her pet snakes. Jackson Lord recently completed basic training at the US Military Academy at West Point. The City of Watkinsville Christmas Parade will be held on December 8th. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Coroner Ed Carson’s base salary was nearly cut in half. The Bogart Library has a new feature for families to explore. Prince Avenue Christian School hosted a US Service Academy day.

Catch up with our 5 football teams in their wins and loses this week. Check in with Oconee County Softball and North Oconee Volleyball. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Kiki’s Bakeshop is celebrating its tenth year of business. We have a new friend on Main Street in Watkinsville. Southern Spa and Patio has announced they will be moving their store to Madison after 18 years in Watkinsville. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Learn more about Georgia's Sunshine Laws. Read the full guide here. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Meet our Farmer of the Month. See a photo of a 1930's high school team. Attend the final tax hearings for Oconee County Schools tomorrow (Aug 23) at 10a.m. and 2p.m. with a special session following at 2:30p.m. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Read updates from the District Attorney's Office. We have more on the recent resignation of the Watkinsville Police Chief. Westminster Christian Academy held a ground breaking. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

The annual Hog Mountain bowl ended with a North Oconee win. We will have coverage of Athens Academy and Prince Avenue Football. Oconee County High School Volleyball put in a full day of work on Saturday. Read about their weekend in this week’s edition. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com

Meet an immigrant from Afghanistan. Oconee State Bank is expanding. A new office building has opened. Subscribe online at OconeeEnterprise.com